While traveling around areas nearby, it had been awhile since I'd down Wimberley way, and I was looking forward to getting some baked goods. The Wimbereley Pie Company was a small establishment where (obviously) pies could be obtained, but home-baked cookies as well. Unfortunately when we arrived there, it had closed. Permanently. And from looking inside, I guessed that it hadn't happen all that long ago. We took a few moments and walked around the downtown area checking out the different artist boots which were randomly placed around.
The next day we were at Fredericksburg. At the Visitor's Center I saw a card for a restaurant which looked like it might be fun place to eat. We'd picked up one of the visitor maps of the area to show where attractions were, and the place I was looking for (located near the Gillespie County Airport) wasn't on the map. While there were some notations, the map wasn't designed for navigation purposes, but I was able to use it to get to the Airport Diner. Basically, take one section of a hanger and turn it into a place to get a bite to eat for those who flew in and out of this small airport. The food was good.
The real find of the area was the Hanger Hotel, located next door. An existing hanger had been converted into a high-class place to stay, with the theme of the "classic air travel" running through. We asked the person at the front desk if we could look around, even though we weren't staying there. Sure, no problem. We stuck to the common areas, and from the decor I could picture the aviators from the 1930-1950's hanging out here. Even if you don't stay there, it's worth a look.
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